The Nigeria Police Force’s Katsina State Command has announced the arrest of 49 individuals suspected of rape in February 2025.
During a press conference on Friday, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, representing the State’s Commissioner of Police, CP Aliyu Abubakar Musa, emphasized the force’s efforts to prevent sexual violence in the state.
He highlighted the Command’s commitment to combating crimes against women and children.
The arrests are part of a bigger attempt to apprehend 144 people for crimes such as armed robbery, culpable homicide, and kidnapping.
Furthermore, police operations resulted in the release of 105 kidnapped individuals and the neutralization of four armed bandits.
The Command’s major achievements in February included the recovery of four locally made firearms, 13 pump-action cartridges, five motorcycles, and 13 stolen animals.
DSP Aliyu lauded police personnel’ dedication and assured the public of the Command’s willingness to provide justice to victims of sexual abuse.
He encouraged community members to report such incidents as soon as possible, emphasizing that offenders would face legal consequences.
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The Police also thanked the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Katsina State Government, led by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, and the media for their continued assistance in the fight against crime.
The Police Command reiterated its commitment to working with community members and stakeholders to end sexual violence and other criminal activity in the state.
